Application and vocation at the Ostfalia

Here you will find our recruitment requirements for a professorship (PDF, 1.03 MB) (opens in a new window), (not accessible) at Ostfalia and the required application documents as a PDF.

As a rule, we require the following application documents:

1. Complete curriculum vitae (in particular a description of your academic and professional career with details of month and year)
2. Complete list of publications (in particular with a description of which are relevant to the desired professorship and a note on whether the publication has undergone a peer review process)
3. Overview of previous teaching experience
4. Proof of completed university degree programmes in the form of certificates and transcripts
5. Proof of special aptitude for in-depth independent academic work (usually doctoral certificate and transcript)
6. Proof of at least one teaching activity based on the above description of previous teaching experience (e.g. by means of a reference with reference to teaching activities, a confirmation from a university about teaching assignments carried out or a copy of a teaching assignment granted); if your teaching experience has been evaluated, then a selection of a maximum of 5 evaluations would be desirable)
7. Proof of all employment relationships since the first university degree, which in your opinion are relevant with regard to the advertised teaching field in order to fulfil at least the legally required periods of professional practice (e.g. in the case of employment relationships, generally qualified references, in the case of self-employment, a self-disclosure with a description of the duration of employment, the scope of employment and the tasks with your specific activities/responsibilities; in the case of current employment relationships, an interim reference is desirable)
8. Presentation of special achievements in the application or development of scientific knowledge and methods in the advertised teaching field that go beyond the complete list of publications, e.g. patents, prizes/awards, review activities, e.g. for scientific journals or congresses, appointment to expert committees, management functions in e.g. scientific or application-oriented projects

Evidence such as certificates and diplomas must be written in either German or English or otherwise translated into German or English. Documents and certificates only need to be submitted as legible copies. Notarised copies are not required for the time being.

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Apply now for a professorship - please send your application by e-mail to: berufungsbeauftragte​(at)​ostfalia.de (opens your email program)

Data protection information for your application for a professorship at Ostfalia
The protection of your personal data during the appointment process is of particular concern to us. We would therefore like to explain to you transparently how we handle your personal data when you apply for one of the advertised positions.
Please note our information on data protection (PDF, 289.04 KB) (opens in a new window), (not accessible) for applicants.

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The selection for an HAW professorship, the appointment procedure, can take over a year. Various people and committees are involved, both within and outside the university, from the appointment committee and the faculty council to the senate and presidium and the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture. You need perseverance until the selection has been finalised by all relevant committees.

Even if this process seems disproportionately long compared to the selection procedures you may be familiar with from the business world - it's worth it!

Step 1 - the formal selection
After the application deadline, the committee responsible for the appointment procedure meets. the appointment committee evaluates each application with regard to possible fulfilment of the required selection criteria and then justifies the positive or negative selection of all applicants.

Step 2 - the interview (trial teaching event & job interview)
If you are selected as an applicant in the first stage, you will receive an invitation to a so-called hearing, which usually consists of a trial course (usually 45 minutes) and a subsequent interview.

During your trial teaching session, show us that you can teach the topic set by the committee at university level, in particular how you involve students, and convince us of your pedagogical and didactic aptitude. During the interview, we would like to get to know you personally, discuss specialist issues with you and respond to your questions.

Step 3 - The appointment proposal
Once all the hearings have been completed, the appointment committee draws up and justifies an appointment proposal (list), which, if necessary after obtaining expert opinions, is approved by the subsequent committees (Faculty Council, Senate and Presidential Board) and submitted to the Ministry of Science and Culture of Lower Saxony for the appointment decision.

Step 4 - The appointment hearing & acceptance of appointment
The Ministry examines the appointment proposal and grants the appointment. As part of the appointment negotiations with the President, remuneration and equipment are discussed. If you accept the appointment, we will usually check whether you can be made a civil servant (result of a medical examination and certificate of good conduct). Otherwise, we will be happy to employ you on a permanent basis.

In both cases there is no probationary period. Depending on the agreement reached in the appointment negotiations, employment will usually take place at the beginning of a new semester.

Welcome as a new professor at Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences.

Take the opportunity for a personal exchange. If you want to know what requirements you should fulfil and what is important in the application and appointment process - we can advise you.

Personal appointments can be arranged by telephone or e-mail from Monday to Friday between 8 am and 8 pm.